Leo is a welfare recipient who qualifies for two means-tested cash benefit programs. If he does not earn any income, he receives $225 from each program. For each dollar he earns (which his employer is required to report to the welfare agency), his benefit from each program is reduced by 75 cents until the benefit equals zero. If Leo values income and not the source of the income, then if he can only earn $400 he will choose to:
A. not work and accept the benefits.
B. not work and refuse the benefits.
C. work part time.
D. work.
Answer: A
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